HLTH SC 1405 - Psychological Foundations for Allied Health

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

In this course students will explore a range of psychological theories and how they apply in Allied Health. This includes a focus on personality and what makes a person unique, how people work together, and what happens to a person in times of stress or illness. Students will also examine the processes that drive a person to do the things that they do and how they feel about them. The impact of culture will be explored through scenarios with linguistically and culturally diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code HLTH SC 1405
    Course Psychological Foundations for Allied Health
    Coordinating Unit Sch of Allied Hlth Sci & Prac
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Restrictions Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) or Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons)
    Assessment Final Examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Ms Sally Morris

    Course Coordinator: Sally Morris
    Phone: +61 8 8313 2315
    Email: sally.morris@adelaide.edu.au
    Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

    Tutor: Karen Adams-Leask
    Phone: +61 8 8313 3699
    Email: karen.adams-leask@adelaide.edu.au 
    Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

    Tutor: Dr Charles Marley
    Phone: +61 8 8313 6683
    Email: charles.marley@adelaide.edu.au
    Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

    Timetable information can be found in the MyUni website for this course.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Explain the principles of psychology in relation to differences in personality, emotional experience and motivation.
    2 Apply social psychology principles to scenarios relevant to Allied Health.
    3 Discuss the influence and importance of culture, including an Aboriginal view of health, in understanding human psychology principles and theories, with reference to Allied Health.
    4 Explain the relationships between mental and physical health, and the impact of health and well-being outcomes.
    5 Reflect on how psychological theories can be applied to individual experiences of health and well-being.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    2, 3

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1, 4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    -

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    3

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    3, 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    3, 5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Required learning resources and readings will be provided on-line via MyUni. Students may need to access other online resources via the University library.
    Online Learning
    All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The approach to learning and teaching involves students’ progression through a series of topics addressing introductory concepts of psychological sciences applicable to the health profession, clinical practice and professional self-care. The course is designed with blended learning opportunities, allowing students to learn and apply their knowledge in a variety of platforms and settings, encouraging engagement both on and off campus. Students will be required to complete online activities available on My Uni prior to their weekly tutorial. Additionally, students will have access to recommended readings and resources, both online and through the library that support lecture and tutorial content. Lectures will provide students with content that they will be able to practice, apply and/or discuss and reflect on in their tutorials. Content will be delivered in an integrated manner, as some topics are closely linked and hence will overlap, providing a holistic learning experience.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Tutorials: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
    Examination: 1 x 2 hours = 2 hours
    Preparation for Tutorial Sessions: 2 hours per session = 24 hours
    Preparation for Assessment Tasks = 25 hours
    Weekly reading: 3 hours per week = 36 hours
    Online modules: 4 hours per week = 48 hours
    TOTAL = 159 hours
    Learning Activities Summary
    The learning activities across this course will cover the following topics:
    • Psychology in Allied Health Practice
    • Psychological Schools of Thought
    • Learning and Development
    • Human Variability
    • Indigenous and Cultural Psychology
    • Social and Cognitive Influence
    • The Psychology of Helping
    • Health Psychology
    • Psychological Disorders
    • Stress and Coping
    • Allied Health in Mental Health

    Concepts will be applied to allied health scenarios at various points through the semester.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    The assessment for Psychological Foundations for Allied Health consists of:

    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    Examination Summative 40% 1, 2, 3, 4
    Continuous Assessment Summative 40% 2, 3, 4, 5
    Assignment Summative 20% 1, 2, 4, 5
    Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.
    Assessment Detail
    Examination
    Examination(s) covering entire course content will be held. Some courses may comprise both practical and written examinations and the results will be calculated as a weighted average. Feedback will be provided upon request.

    Continuous Assessment
    Continuous assessment tasks will occur frequently throughout the course. Assessment tasks may include, group tasks, oral presentations, in class quizzes, online tests, short reflective pieces of writing, e-portfolios or short answer questions. Feedback will be provided regularly throughout the semester and following completion of the assessment task(s).

    Assignment
    Students will complete an assignment related to a specific area of the course. The assignment may take a variety of forms including, but not limited to, an essay, reflective piece (written, video, multimedia), case study or literature review. Feedback will be provided via MyUni.
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

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